One main component of Governor Landry’s tax reform plan is a flat three-percent tax on incomes of over 12-thousand-500 dollars. But there are differing opinions on whether it will work.  The governor’s plan would make up lost tax revenue by taxing services that are not currently being taxed. Ans Executive director of Invest in Louisiana, Jan (YAHN) Moller,  says Louisiana’s sales taxes are  already disproportionately high.

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On the other hand, Daniel Erspamer (ERS-pah-mer), the CEO of the Pelican Institute, says broadening the sales tax base will have great benefits, including eventually simplifying the sales tax system itself.

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North Carolina is still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and with the Presidential election around the corner, the Tar Heel State is asking Louisiana for help.

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Big challenge for the Saints tonight as they face the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs in their home stadium. K-C is 4-and-0 and the Saints have lost their last two, failing to hold on to late leads. New Orleans Quarterback Derek Carr says the team is confident they can win close games…

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